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Stylish Sketches Fox Card

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Stylish Sketches Fox Card

Happy August! August means one more month of Sale-A-Bration at Stampin’ Up! so I thought I would post this Stylish Sketches Fox Card made with a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set. There are a few things sold out in Sale-A-Bration choices but I expect to hear something about that today or tomorrow so stay tuned.

I wasn’t quite sure what to do with this fox, but I know my son likes foxes so I’m sure I can send this card to him! I initially thought there isn’t much to this Stylish Sketches Stamp Set, so maybe I should make the stamped area a little smaller. This stamp set has “sketches” of the fox, two geese, leaves, and if you happen to notice, some tiny dots that are good for texture for the ground, perhaps.

The card base is Cajun Craze and after working on the card for a while, and noticing those tiny dots, I decided to stamp those around the border on the card base. The front of the card is stamped on Basic White and layered on Granny Apple Green cardstock.

The Basic White piece is 4 1/4″ x 3″. The Granny Apple Green layer is 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″. That makes for a smaller stamped area for the fox and a wider border on the card base. The fox is stamped in Memento ink and colored in with Light and Dark Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends. The grass on the stamp plus the area underneath is all colored with Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Blends, plus stamped with those little dots in green also. I colored around the fox with Light Pool Party Blend marker to resemble the sky. There is nothing artistic about it, I just scribbled back and forth! It matches the “sketchiness” of the way the fox was drawn! I felt it still needed something, so I stamped the bundle of leaves in Granny Apple Green ink and colored it very lightly with ink and a Blender pen. I wanted the leaves up there in the corner to add a little something to the picture but be very subtle.

For a greeting, I decided to tie around a piece of Linen Thread underneath the fox, two times around the Basic White piece, and tied on a greeting. Obviously, I needed a small greeting and I found one in the Cup of Tea Stamp Set. I stamped the little tag shape and the greeting, then just cut around the tag rather than diecut it. I put a Stampin’ Dimensional underneath it to hold it in place and face up.

Sale-A-Bration runs through the end of August! With every $50 purchase, you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item and with a $100 purchase, you can choose two $50 level items or one $100 level item. With a $150 order, you can choose Stampin’ Rewards of 10% PLUS Sale-A-Bration items!

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Watch the Sale-A-Bration Videos!

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Sale-A-Bration Cover July-Dec 2022

We are already three weeks into Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration 2022, the second one of the year! Sale-A-Bration is probably the oldest promotion Stampin’ Up! has, continually improving since the beginning when there were less choices than we have now! Sale-A-Bration is an opportunity to earn FREE products in the Sale-A-Bration brochure with every $50 purchase (before shipping and tax). No limits! With every increment of $50 on your order, you can choose a free product. You can choose a few special ones with a $100 order instead of two $50 level ones. With a $150 order, you also earn Stampin’ Rewards starting at 10% PLUS Sale-A-Bration products! With a $300 order, you receive the Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set FREE.

Here are some videos you may watch to learn more about the Sale-A-Bration options!

ENJOY!

Hippest Hippos Ballerina Card

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Hippest Hippos Ballerina Card

The Hippest Hippos Stamp Set in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is one of the fun stamp sets available! If you are looking for something cute and whimsical, animals usually fill the bill. I picked this hippo with her tutu to be my first card using this set, the Hippest Hippos Ballerina Card. You can use one hippo at a time or all three of them at once.

This card has Pool Party for a card base and a layer of Basic White underneath the designer paper just to help set it off. The designer paper is in the Design a Daydream 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. You can find this paper at the very tip top of page 179 in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog as a Host Reward you can choose with a $150 or more order. There was one like it in last year’s Annual Catalog…a giant package of designer paper, 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 designs! The catalog says 12 sheets but that is incorrect, you do get 48 sheets of 12″ x 12″ paper!! Just think of the projects you can make! I liked this dotted circle design in the package, but it was difficult to choose!

The ballet hippo is stamped in Memento ink on Basic White cardstock and colored in with Stampin’ Blends. Then I diecut the hippo with one of the circles in the Stylish Shapes Dies and cut the next largest circle out of Petal Pink. If you layer any of these circles on top of each other the margin is a little big so I decided to just offset the Hippo circle to the side. After adhering the Basic White layer and the designer paper to the card base, I popped up the hippo focal point with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the greeting I used one in the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set to go with the ballerina! It is stamped on Basic White with Memento ink and the die cut with one of the small Stylish Shapes Dies circles. I put Dimensionals on the back of it but off to the lower right side since it would overlap the larger circles with the hippo. To make it stand out a little bit without a layer, I just used the brush tip of my Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Marker to make a colored edge around it very lightly and carefully.

To finish the card, I had to give the ballerina a little rhinestone necklace and a few rhinestones scattered on the card. On the inside, I added a layer of Basic White on which to stamp or write a message. I had just a very narrow scrap of designer paper so I adhered that to the left side of the white insert. Even just that little bit of paper added something!

Remember, Sale-A-Bration runs through the end of August. With every order of $50 or more in merchandise, you get to choose a free product in the Sale-A-Bration brochure! No limits! Check out the Sale-A-Bration brochure HERE.

There are lots of good choices during Sale-A-Bration! Maybe you will choose the Hippest Hippo Stamp Set. There are also Hippo Dies available if you can get both the stamp set and dies with your order amount.

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Splendid Thoughts Sale-A-Bration Card and Envelope

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Splendid Thoughts Sale-A-Bration Card and Envelope

Just as I had made this card using the Sale-A-Bration Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes I saw that Stampin’ Up! had an update that this product was SOLD OUT! Ugh!! It was a great product to have a package of card bases and decorated envelopes ready to go….for FREE! However, we can still make something similar on our own with designer paper, half a sheet of cardstock, and an envelope!

Although I used one of those card bases, you can simply use a very light designer paper background or stamp your own background on Soft Sea Foam cardstock.

I used the Splendid Thoughts Bundle in the Holiday Mini Catalog to decorate this card. The die-cut flower pot is the Texture Chic Specialty Designer Series Paper. I thought it looked fancy with the gold foil design on it plus has a little distressed look to it like a flower pot might have. The rest of the plants are all die cut with the Splendid Stems Dies. There are more dies for stems and leaves than there are stamps in the Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set so you get a lot extra with the dies! In fact, if you needed to save money, you could just purchase the dies to make the stems and leaves and cut out cardstock or do your own coloring. Be aware that the stamps that you would think would color the leaves and flowers(?) of the other stem do not line up with the outline and that’s how they are supposed to be! Maybe a more modern look? It’s fine, but just know that your stamp is not defective or that you’re not crazy!

I popped up the pot on Stampin’ Dimensionals just at the bottom so I could stick in the plants wherever I wanted from the top. I had two that I stamped and overstamped with the “coloring in” stamp and the others were simply diecut from cardstock. I cut quite a few extras so I could play and arrange them in different ways. With this set, as long as you are diecutting some of the plants, do extras and keep them on hand! Some of the stems I cut shorter to fit properly.

I already had the second half-circle die cut in my cardstock in Soft Sea Foam cardstock so I copied a sample in the catalog and stamped a greeting on it. There are very nice sentiments in this Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set. Then I used Stampin’ Dimensionals on the right side of the piece so it could overlap the flower pot and be even. I also added some Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels for a little bling!

If you wanted to decorate the inside of the envelope, just stick a piece of designer paper inside and then you’ll have to trim by hand the top portion to follow the line of the envelope flap but below the glue portion….or cover the flap entirely and add your own glue to mail the envelope. Or easier, adhere the designer paper to the outside of the flap and then trim around the flap to cut off the excess designer paper. A friend I sent a card to the other day noticed and asked about the flap of the envelope I had decorated in that way!

These card bases and envelopes may not still be available during Sale-A-Bration, but you can still make cards in Soft Sea Foam and Pool Party for sure! Remember to shop in increments of $50 if you can during Sale-A-Bration so you can earn the products you want in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure! If you have a large enough order, you may be able to choose $100 level products or mix in some $50 level and a $100 level! Nice choices!

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Holiday Catalog 2022 and Sale-A-Bration Are Here Today!

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July-December 2022 Mini Catalog

Today is the day we have been waiting for! Well, second most exciting day after the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog went live in May! Yes, the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog (known as the Holiday Catalog) is ready for shopping!! If you don’t have your own copy, now you can finally see the full catalog online! PLUS, it is also the second Sale-A-Bration of the year so you can earn a free product with every $50 purchase of current Stampin’ Up! merchandise!

Holiday Catalog PDF to View Catalog

SHOP THE HOLIDAY CATALOG HERE!

Sale-A-Bration Cover July-Dec 2022

Sale-A-Bration Brochure PDF

Sale-A-Bration first began years ago with Stampin’ Up! and used to only be once a year, starting in January. Now there are more choices in products and held twice a year! For every $50 you spend on Stampin’ Up! products you get to choose one Sale-A-Bration item FREE! There are a couple of select items that you can choose with a $100 purchase….or get two $50 items! Check out the Brochure for a free HOST product you can earn with a large order (or party) and also a free bonus product for joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator.

Watch these short product videos to get to know the new mini catalog!

Enjoy your new shopping day!! If you have any questions just email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com. The website may be quite busy today so be patient and try again a few minutes or so later if you have a problem. Hopefully, all will go smoothly!

HAPPY HOLIDAY MINI and SALE-A-BRATION DAY!

Last Chance For the Last Chance List!

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Last Chance Banner 2022 Jan-June Spring Mini Info

TODAY, JUNE 30th is the LAST DAY for the

LAST CHANCE retiring products list before they all retire!

Tomorrow they will be gone!

Here are some of the projects I made with some of the remaining products that are retiring today.

Friends of the Forest Stamp Set

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Friends of the Forest Bunnies Hello Card

Nuts & Bolts Stamp Set

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Nuts & Bolts Heart Robot Valentine

Abstract Beauty Ephemera Card

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Abstract Beauty Ephemera Card

Flowing Flowers Trio Birthday Card

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Flowing Flowers Trio Birthday Card

Sweet Talk Little Envelope Valentine Card

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Sweet Talk Little Envelope Valentine Card

Rainbow of Happiness Card

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Rainbow of Happiness Card

Decorated Sweet Little Box

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Decorated Sweet Little Box

These are just a few examples of the fun cards and projects you can create with some of the products that are retiring TODAY from the Spring Mini or January-June 2022 Mini Catalog.

SHOP THE LAST CHANCE SALE FOR THE LAST DAY TODAY!

Last Days For Last Chance Products

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Time is getting short now for the Last Chance Products from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. When a new catalog comes out, it seems like we will have those products available forever, but then time flies and it’s soon time for retirement! AND we are always ready for NEW products!! These Last Chance products are ones that are retiring from the Spring Mini and are not carried over into the new Annual Catalog. Some of these products are discounted at up to 50% off! The last day for the Last Chance products is next Thursday, June 30th. Check the Online Store for the availability of any product, which can change at any moment!

Keep in mind that some Bundles, such as the Hello Ladybug Bundle, are retiring, but the Bundle products are available separately in the Annual Catalog. You just won’t get the 10% off Bundle price after June 30th. In some cases the individual product(s) in a Bundle is discounted so during the sale, it is better to buy the products separately rather than in the Bundle. Do the math and see.

You might check out especially the designer papers that are discounted and some embellishments especially if you like to “hoard” paper! Stampin’ Up! always has such pretty papers and even if something is rather “seasonal” it usually has a more generic pattern on the other side of the sheet that you can use any time!

In the next few days, sooner rather than later, check through the products listed in the Online Store, not the printed list, to see what is actually still available in the moment.

And then…..the new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog (Holiday Mini) AND Sale-A-Bration begin on Friday, July 1t, a week from today!

Have fun shopping at Stampin’ Up! Online HERE!

Flowering Fields Tulip Thinking of You Card

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Flowering-Fields-Tulips-Thinking-of-You-Card

Sad to say, this Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper is retiring soon! Get some, at a discount, so you can make easy but pretty cards like this Flowering Fields Tulip Thinking of You Card. There are so many coordinating colors with this paper so you have a lot of variety!

I actually put an extra layer on this card, under the designer paper, just because there are so many colors to use. The card base is Mango Melody with a layer of Calypso Coral. Then I used two patterns from the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper. The bottom pattern is cut at 2″ wide so that the top piece can overlap by 1/2″ before adhering to the card. I also added a narrow strip of another pattern of dark green to cover that seam. Then I decided to tie some Linen Thread around twice and tied a separate bow and added that! Then I was able to glue the whole Flowering Fields DSP to the card front!

The greeting is stamped in Mango Melody Ink on Basic White from the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set. It is very closely diecut with one of the Stylish Shapes Dies stitched circle and then layered on the next larger Mango Melody die.

On the inside, I added a Basic White layer but added a strip of designer paper to the bottom edge of the white cardstock. That carries the design to the inside plus the Basic White layer provides a place to stamp a greeting or write a personal note. You could do the same just on the Mango Melody card base but it’s a little bright!

Although the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper is retiring on June 30th, the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set and Tulips Dies have carried over into the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. However, if you want the stamp set and dies, I suggest you order the Flowering Tulips Bundle before the end of June. You will save 10% off the total price if you order the Bundle now because in the Annual Catalog the stamp set and dies are sold separately and you will pay full price for both. Note that some other products that are in Bundles that are discounted on the Last Chance Sale will be cheaper to buy separately than in the Bundle!

While you are shopping the Last Chance Products be sure to also check the Clearance Rack for bargains as long as you are ordering!

One more reminder, is that the BOGO sale on the Kits Collection ends June 30. These kits are really cute. You can buy two different kits for yourself or go in with a friend, or buy two of the same kits so you can make them with a family member or friend. Some of the kits are Card Kits and some are slightly different than cards, more like crafts. Hence, the name Crafting Kits! What a fun summer activity that would be to do with a child or someone special during summer vacation! If a Kit is not shown, it is no longer available so there will be no backorders. What you see is what you will get!

There is only a week left of the month of June, believe it or not, so keep checking the Last Chance Products from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog (Spring Mini) and the BOGO Kits Collection Sale!

Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Free Shipping Today ONLY!

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Today is the day to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! On June 21 only, Stampin Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders subtotaling $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to the Stampin’ Up! Online Store TODAY!

  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 21 June 2022.
  • With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.
  • Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD shipping included) + tax.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost of expedited shipping.

Today is great to get those Last Chance products you have been eyeing! Some are discounted up to 50%! Also, the BOGO sale on Kits is ongoing until June 30th! Be sure to check what kits are available!

HAPPY SHOPPING AND HAPPY FREE SHIPPING!

Free Shipping at Stampin’ Up! June 21!

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TOMORROW!! TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022!

Free Shipping at Stampin’ Up! for one day ONLY!

(with an order of $75 or more!)

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On June 21 only, Stampin Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to the Stampin’ Up! Online Store TOMORROW!

  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 21 June 2022. (Don’t start entering your order the day before!)
  • With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.
  • Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD shipping included) + tax.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.

So if you need or want a few things right now, FREE SHIPPING tomorrow is a great deal! Just remember you need a merchandise total of $75.00 or more. Your other choice is to wait until July 1st when the Holiday Mini Catalog goes live AND Sale-A-Bration begins! No free shipping but you have other benefits. Whatever suits you best!

HAPPY SHOPPING AND HAPPY FREE SHIPPING!

The Last Chance List & Sale For the Spring Mini Catalog!

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Last Chance Banner 2022 Jan-June Spring Mini Info

It’s time to start saying goodbye to the lovely January-June 2022 Mini Catalog which will officially retire at the end of June. And with retirement, comes a sale on select products on the Last Chance List!

CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE FULL LIST OF RETIRING JANUARY-JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG!

These products are discounted 50% off! While supplies last!

These products are discounted 30% off! While supplies last.

And other products are not discounted, but if they are not already in the new Annual Catalog, then they will be retiring June 30! If you want any Bundles, get them this month to save 10%. Even if the products are carried over in the Annual Catalog, you will not get the Bundle price.

SHOP STAMPIN’ UP! LAST CHANCE HERE!

Free Shipping at Stampin’ Up! TODAY!

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Today, Thursday, April 21, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING

on all orders of $75 or more!

 It’s a great opportunity to stock up on basics like cardstock, adhesives, and embellishments not to mention any of the Last Chance products that will be retiring in less than two weeks!

Prices have increased in the new upcoming Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog so get the current price on the basics plus free shipping! For example, cardstock has increased from $8.75 to $9.25; ink pads from $7.50 to $8.00; ink refills from $3.75 to $4.00; and Basic White cardstock from $9.75 to $10.25. Nothing too earth-shattering, but all those little bits add up if you need to replenish your supplies!

Here are the details:

ORDERING INFORMATION:
  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount (per market) has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 USD | $100 CAD or more (before tax).
  • If you are using a coupon code or product credit, please remember that they are non-commissionable and will lower the order’s retail amount. The order must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping.
  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 21 April 2022.
  • With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion. 
  • Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD shipping included) + tax.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost of expedited shipping.

One Day Only, and a Minimum order of $75! SHOP HERE!

Coming Thursday! Free Shipping at Stampin’ Up!

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Free shipping at Stampin’ Up! is coming on Thursday, April 21, 2022!

What a great surprise! This Thursday, with an order of $75 or more, you can get Free Shipping on your order (before tax). It’s a great opportunity to stock up on basics like cardstock, adhesives, and embellishments not to mention any of the Last Chance products that will be retiring in less than two weeks!

Here are the details:

ORDERING INFORMATION:
  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount (per market) has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 USD | $100 CAD or more (before tax).
  • If you are using a coupon code or product credit, please remember that they are non-commissionable and will lower the order’s retail amount. The order must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping.
  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 21 April 2022.
  • With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion. 
  • Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD shipping included) + tax.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost of expedited shipping.

Let me know if you have any questions! Make your list but don’t start your online order until Thursday or it might not give you the free shipping. Remember, the minimum order is $75. Check the Last Chance List and Clearance Rack, too!

Happy Shopping!!

Coming This Afternoon! Last Chance List!

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Coming today at 1:00 PM MT (Mountain Time)!

The list of Stampin’ Up! retiring products will be released along with a special promotion! All the details will be revealed this afternoon!

This Last-Chance Products Sale will be from March 23 – May 2, while supplies last!

Check back later today, after 1:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET, Noon PT! I’ll need a little bit of time to get the information posted!

(Considering the retiring In Colors 2020-2022 should be at the top of your list….everything with those colors….ribbon, gems, reinkers, paper, etc…..if you need or want any of those items!)

Peruse your Annual Catalog and try to guess what will be retired! Make your list! Exercise patience the rest of the day trying to get on the website. Chances are it will be very busy!

Happy Shopping!